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PLENTY OF THRILLS AT NO FRILLS NO Frills Foodmarket is a local business with a difference, operating state-wide with four locations and five wholesale warehouses.

It is the “open to the public” division of Tasfresh Foodservice, which is one of Tasmania’s largest food wholesalers.

No Frills Foodmarket allows members of the public, clubs, associations, caterers and small businesses to easily access the enormous range of food and related products sold

by Tasfresh in a friendly environment where products can be seen and touched.

“Many of the products sold in the No Frills stores are well known brands you recognise

from the supermarkets,” Foodmarket director Belinda Walker said.

“Our big brands are the same as theirs, only cheaper.

“We also give our customers access to a wide range of high quality products not normally available to the public elsewhere.”

Many products sold at No Frills are the same ones used by restaurants, cafes, takeaways and caterers, allowing customers the ability to produce meals they normally have to go out for.

Ms Walker said everything No Frills sold was at wholesale prices.

“The range of products we offer is changing constantly and we also have the now well-known No Frills ‘Buy One Get One

Free’ deals on offer each week,” she said.

“These are proving to be ever more popular with our customers.”

While people need to be a member to shop at No Frills, it is easy to become one.

People can sign up for free on their first visit when at checkout.

No Frills Foodmarket is a 100 per cent Tasmanian owned family company that has become a success by offering its customers the opportunity to save money on their weekly food bill.

This, combined with the opportunity to buy products you can’t get anywhere else, forms a big part of the attraction to shop at No Frills Foodmarket.

Public Notices

DEPARTMENT of STATE GROWTH

Davey Street Rehabilitation Work Thank you for your patience as we repair the road surface on Davey Street.

We will be working nights between 6.30pm to 6.30am from Sunday to Thursday. Starting from the week of Monday 25 October, where a shift is lost due to poor weather conditions, work may be rescheduled to include an optional Friday night. Night time lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place. Motorists should allow up to eight minutes extra travel time during the roadworks period.

Two lanes of traffic on Davey Street will remain open during nightworks.

Please follow speed limits and the directions of traffic controllers and signs.

A reduced speed limit will also be in place during the day for the roadworks period.

Other changes There will be no street parking available in the work location.

There will be some temporary, nightly disruptions to bus stops. Please follow your service provider’s alerts and look for any local signage.

This project supports the delivery of projects within the Hobart City Deal. For more information about this project, visit transport.tas.gov.au.

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Texture of community expressed in art FROM FRONT PAGE

THE northern suburbs’ next generation of budding artists have collaborated on a community art project set to be exhibited at the Moonah Arts Centre.

More than 60 local children aged under five have contributed to ‘The Texture of Community’, which is currently on display at the Child & Family Learning Centre Chigwell before moving to the MAC in December.

Brighton artist Edith Perrenot worked with dozens of children at a series of workshops, helping the youngsters express themselves and bring the texture of the community alive via the medium of calico and colour.

The children were encouraged to get handson with the materials, immerse themselves in the creative process, and use as much colour as they liked.

“I love the fact that each individual painting is great, but they’re all part of something bigger,” Ms Perrenot said, “we were

all part of the creation.

“And the best part is it can keep on going, we could keep adding to it for years.”

A partnership between the Moonah Arts Centre and the Chigwell and Glenorchy Child & Family Learning Centres, ‘The Texture of Community’ project marks ten years since the first Child & Family

Learning Centre opened in Tasmania.

There are now a dozen Centres across the state, including at Bridgewater and in the Derwent Valley.

The Child and Family Centre Chigwell aims to support families in a safe place where parents and children aged 0-5 can play, access a range of services, meet new

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New funding program to support local leaders in Glenorchy LEADERSHIP training providers in Glenorchy community are being encouraged to apply for the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative pilot program, which will support current and emerging local leaders to become strong voices for the area.

The pilot program will run over two years and help sustain regional Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liberal Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz said this was an excellent opportunity for people in Glenorchy to develop their leadership and resilience skills.

“I encourage all interested eligible leadership training providers in Glenorchy to consider applying so that we continue producing local leaders that boost the resilience

and vibrancy of our community,” Senator Abetz said.

“This initiative is one of a kind, with the Liberal Government investing up to $5 million for organisations to engage training providers to develop individual leadership and resilience skills further so we can support our local communities through future economic challenges.

“It’s exciting to have another initiative available to support Glenorchy’s local economy, businesses and community members through thick and thin.

“The pilot program will facilitate the development of networks between current and emerging regional leaders, mentors and other experts, and provide participants with

opportunities and techniques to develop deeper connections within their local areas.”

Applications close on Friday 5 November 2021.

To access the guidelines, visit www. business.gov.au/grantsand-programs/buildingresilient-regionalleaders-initiative.

Training providers interested in delivering the pilot program can contact the Business Grants Hub at business. gov.au or by phoning 13 28 46.

For more information on the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative, visit https:// www.infrastructure.gov. au.

Market to celebrate Glenorchy diversity THE Glenorchy City Council has unlocked a key opportunity to showcase the northern suburbs’ many talents, cultures, produce and creatives, putting Glenorchy firmly on the Tasmanian market map.

Glenorchy has so much to offer that is unique and diverse, and establishing a new market will celebrate the multicultural nature

of the area by showcasing local food, arts and crafts, entertainments, and broader Tasmanian products and produce.

Council recently sought, through expressions of interest, a keen market organiser to take this opportunity to bring more people into the CBD, activating the heart of the city.

The community told council in the ‘Beyond

the Curtain’ identity campaign in 2020 that the Glenorchy CBD “has everything I need – but nothing to keep me here.”

A vibrant central market in Glenorchy will give people a reason to stay, meet friends and drive engagement with what Glenorchy businesses have to offer.

Within the scope of this opportunity was

the offer to transform council’s forecourt into a twilight or weekend market space.

The first option is a twilight weekday market with up to 34 stalls on the council lawns.

The second is a Saturday market with the option to utilise more space in the council carpark and have up to 60 stalls operating.

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RACT gains rare mental health first aid accreditation

THE RACT has become just the fourth workplace in Tasmania to be given accreditation as a Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

RACT Group chief executive officer Mark Mugnaioni said the organisation was committed to becoming a more supportive workplace.

“The accreditation recognises our commitment to mental health first aid training and recognises our work to embed mental health programs into our work culture,” he said.

“Even just by offering the training we are working to reduce the stigma and emotion that is sometimes attached to mental ill-health.

“Importantly, we are actively training our employees to identify when colleagues may be struggling and to take the next step to support them.

“Across the country there are about 115 organisations that have this level of accreditation, including just one other car club and only three other businesses in Tasmania.

“It’s a fantastic effort by our team and reflects a lot of hard work to help change the culture within the organisation.

“We know that one in two Australians will experience mental health issues at some stage during their lives so we see this as a really valuable investment in

our team.

“We currently have more than 40 staff being trained in mental health first aid and in time we would like to see this training become as commonplace as any other first aid training.”

RACT’s safety and wellbeing advisor Anita Williams played an integral part establishing the focus on mental health first aid in the organisation.

“COVID-19 had such a big impact on people’s safety and wellbeing, and I spent a lot of time supporting people who were struggling with changes to daily life, financial pressure and isolation,” she said.

“It made me realise that you can’t always see mental health ‘injuries’ and suffering.

“It showed me that

as an organisation we didn’t always know how to manage these concerns or even start a conversation if we thought someone might be suffering.

“When I completed the training myself, I felt so much more equipped to have conversations to help support people in the workplace with mental health concerns and provide support and guidance for them to seek help they need.”

Accredited mental health first aid instructor and founder of Glenorchy empowerment organisation Rising Kind, Bec Thomas, congratulated the RACT and encouraged other Tasmanian organisations to follow the RACT’s lead.

Glenorchy Mayor Bec Thomas and RACT Group CEO Mark Mugnaioni

Hilliard kids really are OK From left, year 10 coordinator Zac Redman and head of secondary Katy Matteo at the R U OK photobooth

By Hilliard Christian School year eight student Grace Matteo ALONGSIDE many other Australians around the country, students and staff at Hilliard Christian School took part in R U OK Day on 9 September.

With a staggering 45 per cent of people in Australia having at some point struggled with mental health, Hilliard students and staff thought participating in R U OK Day was a brilliant idea to help spread

awareness about this often taboo subject.

Students and staff came dressed in yellow, which was the designated colour for the event.

The high school joined together for a barbecue lunch where Mrs Matteo shared some information with us on signs that someone might be struggling and how we can be a good mate to them.

She also stressed the importance of ensuring we were okay first before we tried to help others.

Each student received a bookmark with contact details of where to go for help, which was a great resource.

We played card games and R U OK bingo which set the tone to have conversations about mental health together.

Mr Redman and grade 10 students cooked a barbecue which was thoroughly enjoyed by all students, and we were given special R U OK Day cookies.

The atmosphere was very relaxed and gave students the option if needed to talk about some of their struggles.

The school would like to thank the businesses who supported the special event, including Woolworths Moonah, Banjo’s Baker Moonah and Ally’s Sweet Treats.

We hope to continue this at Hilliard each year to create awareness and as a reminder to check in on one another, as a conversation could change a life.

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Better mental health support services on the horizon A NEW partnership between Colony 47, Headspace and the Tasmanian Community Fund will seek to improve the way young Tasmanians access mental health services.

The new Horizon 47 service will see a dedicated mental health clinical support worker support young people and staff right across Colony 47’s youth service programs.

Colony 47 chief executive officer Danny Sutton said helping young people access the right support at the right time was critical.

“Colony 47 provides a range of services to young Tasmanians, but we’ve found a growing need for young people in our services to have more timely access to support around their mental health,” he said.

“Ultimately a lack of access to mental health

supports was holding young people back from achieving their goals in the services that we offer.

“It was one of those light-bulb moments when we realised that if we make mental health supports available across all of our services, we could deliver better results.

“When COVID hit last year, it became even more important to offer more accessible and timely services that had mental health support at their core.

“On that basis, we partnered with The Link Youth Health Service who provide the Headspace service in southern Tasmania, to develop an innovative new service where clinical people could be working within our services to support both staff and young people.

“We are extremely

grateful to the Tasmanian Community Fund for providing the funding to allow us to test the idea of including mental health services into the full suite of youth services that we offer.

“The new Horizon 47 service will see a dedicated mental health clinical support worker support young people and staff right across our youth service programs, because we think that mental health support should be at the core of everything we do.”

Tasmanian Community Fund (TCF) board member Michelle Swallow said the TCF introduced a COVID-19 specific funding round in July last year to assist community groups and organisations realign their work and adapt to

deal with the impacts of the pandemic.

“Community wellbeing projects were a particular focus, because we know that the mental health of young people in particular has been negatively impacted by the pandemic,” she said.

“Colony 47 have done a lot of work to understand the challenges for young people accessing mental health services and creating places and programs for young people feel comfortable to tackle their challenges.

“We look forward to seeing how the Horizon 47 pilot project impacts the wider youth mental health system in Tasmania and make improvements for the long term.”

Students set for brand new facilities at St Virgil’s College STAFF and students at St Virgil’s College in Austins Ferry will benefit from new general learning areas, staff accommodation, IT labs and other infrastructure, partly funded through the Liberal Government’s Capital Grants Program.

Liberal Senator for

Tasmania Eric Abetz said the Federal Government would provide $1,000,000 towards the extensive project, which will enable the school to offer senior secondary years 11 and 12 from 2023.

“What must be remembered is this is

an $8.2 million project where the Catholic community is footing the vast bulk of the upgrade because of its commitment to quality education,” he said.

“Students and teachers thrive when their schools have modern and up-to-date facilities.

From left, St Virgil’s College principal Damian Messer, Senator Eric Abetz, student Riley Stocks, teacher Heidi Senior, and students Tom Prokopiec and Sumanth Karunakara.

“That’s why the Liberal Government funds the Capital Grants Program, which has helped thousands of schools across the nation to build new and updated infrastructure.”

For more information about the Capital Grants Program, go to www.dese.gov.au

Colony 47 chief executive officer Danny Sutton and Tasmanian Community Fund Board member Michelle Swallow.

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Awarding excellence in workplace safety WORKERS and businesses from across Tasmania were recently honoured at the 23rd WorkSafe Tasmania Awards, held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart.

The WorkSafe Tasmania Awards recognise Tasmanian businesses, organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in workplace safety solutions, innovations and systems across the state, and are a celebration of what can be achieved to reduce workplace incidents and deaths.

Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer congratulated the workers and businesses who were recognised for their contributions to work health and safety at the awards.

“Their commitment and dedication to safety

has made a difference in the community and ensured safer and healthier workplaces, leading to more people getting home safely to their families at the end of a work day,” she said.

“As a Government, we are committed to workplace safety and it’s wonderful to be able to award individuals, small and medium businesses and larger organisations who are finding innovative solutions to make their workplaces safer and healthier.”

The 2021 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards winners were: • Excellence in work health and safety systems – MechLog • Excellence in implementing a work health and safety solution in a large business – Temtrol Technologies Pty Ltd • Excellence in implementing a work

health and safety solution in a small business – Sealasash Window Renewal System Pty Ltd • Excellence in work health and safety culture in a large business – Mondelez Australia Pty Limited • Excellence in work health and safety culture in a small business – Harvest Farms • Excellence in contributions to work health and safety – Martyn Bradfield from SafetyCircle Pty Ltd • Excellence achieved by a health and safety representative – Damien Granger from Wrest Point Hotel Casino • Excellence in injury management – QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited • Excellence in

an individual’s contribution to injury management – Angela McLean from The Procare Group Pty Ltd • Excellence in a workplace health and wellbeing initiative – Bell Bay Aluminium • Excellence in a workplace response to COVID-19 in large business – The Blueline Laundry Inc • Excellence in a workplace response to COVID-19 in large business – Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania Inc • Leadership Excellence Award – Temtrol Technologies Pty Ltd For more information about the winners and finalists, go to www. worksafe.tas.gov.au/ awards

Mondelez Australia Claremont and Burnie manager Mohamed Salah being presented the Excellence in work health and safety culture in a large business Award by Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer at the 23rd WorkSafe Tasmania Awards.

Blueline Laundry Inc people, quality and systems manager Grant Coker-Williams being presented the Excellence in workplace response to COVID-19 in a large business Award by Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer at the 23rd WorkSafe Tasmania Awards.

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Ruth and friends’ talent anything but miniature GLENORCHY artist Ruth Bosveld skilfully paints intricate, highly detailed miniatures that have caught the eye of judges at competitions across the country.

But because her works are so small, Ms Bosveld knew she could never fill a whole gallery by herself.

So when she decided to curate her first exhibition, she called In her talented artistic friends - Kingborough painter and jewellery maker Barbara Etter, Hobart pastel and textile artist Karen Stack, and emerging Clarence

painter Kimberly Clack.

Ms Bosveld trained and worked as a doctor before starting a family.

She has been a busy home-schooling mum ever since, but has always found time to pursue her interest in art.

Specialising in portraits, landscapes, animals and native birds, Ms Bosveld has enjoyed success interstate with her miniatures including winning a Medal of Excellence at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Ms Etter specialises in pet and human portraits and wildlife art, and has

won multiple awards for her work. She works in numerous mediums including pastels, acrylics, watercolours and scratchboard, and also creates innovative snap-button jewellery from her acrylic paint “skins”.

Ms Stack worked as a science researcher and lecturer at the University of Tasmania until changing career paths and becoming a member of Richmond’s Peppercorn Gallery artist co-op, where she sells her artwork and handmade bags made from recycled fabric.

Ms Clack mainly works with acrylic on canvas, attempting to capture the vibrance and colour of natural scenery. She graduated from Utas last year with a Bachelor of Arts and Fine Arts majoring in painting, and is currently studying in Queensland.

‘A Tasmanian Blend’ will be on display at the Channel Museum (1755 Channel Highway, Margate) throughout November. For more information about the venue go to www. channelmuseum.org

Ruth Bosveld.

Forest Tranquility by Karen Stack.

Tasmanian Azure Kingfisher by Ruth Bosveld.

Arts company gets funding kickstart

MEMBERS of the local community will be able to kickstart their creative capacities, tell their own stories and collaborate with professional arts practitioners in 2022, thanks to funding from the Tasmanian Government’s Community Arts and Cultural Development program.

New Town-based Kickstart Arts received $79,224 to help it deliver its 2022 community arts and cultural development music program, which will be led by non-binary creative producer and musician Stevie McEntee.

The program is designed to facilitate meaningful collaborations between artists and community members and connect young people, emerging artists, schools, and people living with disabilities with professional musicians.

Highlights of the program will include: • Young people from the Ogilvie Big Picture Campus, New Town High School

and the Goodwood Community Centre working with ‘rapper in residence’ Max Bladel to develop their beatmaking, rapping and songwriting skills; • Musician and visual artist Ben Segal teaming up with trans non-binary choreographer H.K. Vermeulen to lead participants at the Langford Community Hub through a series of multi-disciplinary creative storytelling and improvisation workshops; and • The continued support a number of independent local ensembles (including the Southern Lights Big Band, the Hobart Horn Club and the Hobart Guitar Society) to access free rehearsal space, in exchange for in-kind contributions to the community including a series of concerts.

“This project is all about creating opportunities for people who wouldn’t normally

consider themselves as ‘artists’ to explore a different way of expressing themselves,” McEntee said.

“Our community is bursting at the seams with incredible people and stories, and I can’t wait to see what they create in collaboration with our highly skilled team of professional arts practitioners and teaching artists.”

The Tasmanian Government recently announced an additional $790,000 in funding to help support the state’s vibrant cultural and creative arts sector, distributed via the Community Arts and Cultural Development (arts organisations) and Arts Tasmania Youth Arts Organisations grants programs.

“It will support 15 organisations and provide paid opportunities for 279 artists, giving them greater opportunities to grow and thrive as the sector continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19

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“Our cultural and creative industries are vitally important as they not only support thousands of jobs across the state and add millions to our economy, but they are essential to our unique Tasmanian identity.”

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Royal Hobart Hospital PR and event management co-ordinator Jo Attrill (third from left) with knitters Kayleen Latham, Nadine Downie and Margaret Hughes.

Ladies love knitting for a good cause KNITTING needles have been working overtime at The District Nurses’ wellness hub in Moonah, with some of the state’s youngest residents set to sport the stylish results.

About a dozen keen knitters have spent the past couple of months busily knitting beanies and blankets to donate to the Royal Hobart Children’s Hospital, spurred on by the knowledge that their hard work would benefit those in need.

A basket of knitted items was presented to Royal Hobart Hospital representatives recently, with the RHH to

distribute the items as part of its Young Parents Program.

Founded as the Hobart District Nursing Service back in 1896, The District Nurses have been providing community nursing and in-home healthcare support for people of all ages ever since.

Not affiliated with any residential aged care facility or religious organisation, The District Nurses operates on the values of commitment, equity, excellence, trust, versatility and transparency.

The District Nurses’ wellness hub offers a

range of opportunities for older persons in the local community to get together, enjoy the company of others and participate in the activities on offer.

Exercise classes, games of bingo and shared lunches are among the popular options, as are the craft and knitting sessions.

“It keeps their hands nimble, and that generation is used to actually doing something – crocheting, knitting or whatever - rather than just watching TV,” volunteer services co-ordinator

Christine Kettleton said.

“Our wellness hub is really all about increasing people’s wellbeing and independence at home, so that they can stay in their own homes as long as possible.

“A lot of people are very lonely, but they can come here and enjoy it. Then if they can go back home knit for a purpose like this, then we can appreciate their skills.”

For more information about the services The District Nurses provide, go to www. thedistrictnurses.org.au

Spring blooms on display THE Hobart Horticultural Society will present its Iris, Rose, Spring Bloom and Floral Art Show at Hobart Town Hall on 5 and 6 November.

Community members are encouraged to come along and enjoy the sensory sight and smell of

the flowers of spring.

People also have the chance to exhibit their own roses, iris, a vase of spring flowers or a floral art piece, with no prior experience necessary.

There is also a section for garden clubs to put on a display featuring any

horticultural grown by members; and there will be activities for children and categories for juniors to enter.

The friendly team from the Hobart Horticultural Society will be there to help exhibitors stage their blooms and answer any

questions.

There will be plant stalls and light refreshments available.

Entry is free, but a gold coin donation would be much appreciated.

For more information, email hobarthorticultural society@outlook.com

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Walking with heart EVEN a Covid lockdown couldn’t stop the McKeown family, and several others, from stepping out recently to raise funds for kids living with congenital heart disease (CHD).

Thirty-five people had registered to take part in the annual HeartKids Two Feet & A Heartbeat charity walk around the Montrose foreshore on 17 October.

But the event had to be cancelled at the last minute, after southern Tasmania was sent into a snap lockdown that weekend.

That didn’t deter the McKeowns and several other families, who chose to walk 4km around their local neighbourhoods complying with all the lockdown restrictions – and were able to participate in other Two Feet & A Heartbeat virtual activities online.

Nikki and Jason McKeown’s son Zayden was born with a rare condition called tetralogy of Fallot, a combination of heart defects which causes oxygen-poor blood to be pumped around the body.

Baby Zayden was

hospitalised many times, and underwent openheart surgery at just eight months of age.

But today Zayden is a happy, kind six-year-old who loves spending time with his dog Stormi and playing Lego.

The Two Feet & A Heartbeat walk raises money and awareness for national health charity HeartKids, which provides lifelong support for people with

congenital or acquired heart disease and their families.

The event also pays tribute to those who have lost their lives to CHD, affectionately known as Heart Angels.

Congenital heart disease is one of the leading causes of death of Australian babies aged under one and is one of the most common birth abnormalities, affecting one in every 100 births.

The McKeown family are appreciative of the role HeartKids Australia plays.

“HeartKids has provided us with emotional support and let us know we are not alone and connected us with other Heart Kids and their families,” Nikki said.

For more information or to make a donation, go to www. twofeetheartbeat.org.au

Zayden McKeown.

Nikki McKeown takes Zayden and sister Sienna on the Two Feet & A Heartbeat walk.

Dominic College making a difference in the world DOMINIC College students, staff and families have been making a difference within the community, supporting both local and international charities in their fundraising efforts.

The Hobart Make-AWish Foundation recently used the college’s expansive grounds and amenities for its second Colour Splash event, which was a huge success and attracted a great turnout from past and present ‘wish

families’ and the broader community.

Funds raised will go towards granting wishes to children and young people facing significant health changes.

Two of Dominic’s outstanding students, year nine student Emily Heddle and year 10 student Georgia Nikitaras, have also been working hard to make a difference in the community.

Both students have family members who

The Make-A-Wish Colour Splash was held on the grounds of Dominic College.

suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, and know firsthand the challenges of living with MS and the courage it takes to keep adapting to the debilitating disease.

Recently Emily and Georgia joined the 2021 MS Walk, Run and Roll charity event in Launceston’s Inveresk Precinct, completing the

9.5km walk despite the rain and extreme weather.

Their efforts helped the event raise $48,000, with Georgia named the highest youth fundraiser in the state.

“We are very proud of Emily and Georgia and their leadership and commitment, using

their time and energy to focus on the needs of others,” Dominic College principal Beth Gilligan said.

Dominic College also provides support to students at the Don Bosco Technical School in Samoa through a variety of college fundraising events throughout each year,

including its upcoming International Men’s Breakfast and its annual Women’s Breakfasts.

“The funds raised through these popular and uplifting events make an enormous difference to the lives of students at our Samoan schools, providing much-needed resources and enabling

the school to grow and now offer education to both boys and girls,” Ms Gilligan said.

“At Dominic, enriched by a strong pastoral program, each student learns that they can make a difference in our world by working together and making others feel valued.”

BOLD IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES Find out why so many parents choose Dominic College Kindergarten to Year 10 on one campus Please contact the College Registrar on 6274 6010 or email: enrolments@dominic.tas.edu.au

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Free fundamentals workshop from Business South

HAVE you got a great idea for a small business, but not sure how to sell yourself to potential clients? You can learn the fundamentals of marketing your startup at a free workshop in North Hobart in November.

Participants in the face-to-face workshop will receive an overview of the essentials needed to begin marketing a small business start-up, both online and offline, using strategies that nurture the relationship between your business and your client.

The workshop will be held at the North Hobart Bowls and Community

Centre on 10 November.

Bookings are essential.

Business South’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator program can help make your small business dream a reality, offering free, practical and confidential guidance and support to potential business owners in the Greater Hobart area and SouthEast Tasmania.

The program offers free one-on-one mentoring covering all aspects of starting and running a small business - from registering business names, website domains and your ABN through to financial, marketing and strategic

advice.

“When you’re toying with the idea of starting a business, it can be really overwhelming if you go online and search for support,” Entrepreneurship Facilitator Daniela Schurink-Moeller said.

“The advantage of our program is that we offer the opportunity to sit down and talk to a real person, brainstorm your idea and talk through the things you need to consider.

“Once we understand where someone’s at in their small business journey, based on their needs we can do further one-on-one mentoring

with them or refer them to other relevant programs and services.”

Business South run monthly workshops and information sessions on topics ranging from “what you need to know when getting started in small business” to “how to crunch the numbers for your small business idea” and many other relevant topics.

To book your place in these sessions, or find out more about what Business South’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator program has to offer, go to www. businesssouth.org. au or email Daniela@ businesssouth.org.au

HOBAR T o i d a R FM MONDAY: 6am Monday Breakfast with Phil Swan; 9am Monday Morning Mix with Mandy Skillen; 12pm Lunchtime Classics with Rick Rae; 2pm Monday Variety with Shirley Nicolle; 4pm Reeling in the Years with Dave Batchelor; 6pm Glenn’s Country with Glenn Gillie; 8pm Classic

Ride with Melvin Freestone; 10am Late Night Hits with Margie Williams; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. TUESDAY: 6am Tuesday Morning Breakfast/ Wake Up With Kaye with Kaye Payne; 9am Bringing Back the Memories with David Carr; 12pm Beats and Ballads with

In this face-to-face workshop, you will get a good overview of the essentials you would need to know when starting to market your small business startup in the online, but also offline space. Strategies that are based on consent and that nurture the relationship between your business & your client.

10 November 2021 at the North Hobart Bowls and Community Centre Bookings are essential.

The Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, delivered by Business South in the Greater Hobart and South East Tasmania, can help you with free, practical, and confidential guidance and support on all aspects of starting and running a small business. We conduct regular information sessions on what you need to know when starting out in small business and on other relevant topics.

Please find all the details on our website www.businesssouth.org.au Or contact Daniela Schurink-Moeller, Entrepreneurship Facilitator Mobile 0455 372 023 or Email Daniela@businesssouth.org.au

David Carr

A musician and teacher by trade, David Carr moved to Hobart in 2004. He has played keyboard and piano in bands most of his working life, but since coming to Hobart, he has been accompanying choirs, playing dinner music at Brookfield in Margate and enjoying presenting shows on Hobart FM. David Carr currently presents ‘Bringing Back The Memories’ on Tuesday mornings from 9am to noon. He enjoys a wide range of styles of music, but his favourite are songs from the 50s through to the 80s. David likes to bring a smile to listeners, whether through his ‘morning tea’, the occasional joke, or by helping people through their day by playing the music of their lives.

Presented by: Phil Williams; 2pm Those Were the Day/Afternoon with David Needham; 4pm Tuesday Drive with Mal Dennis; 6pm Mostly Folk with Helen Morrison; 8pm Tuesday Night/The Best of the 60s-70s with John Gourlay; 10pm Tuesday Nite Owl Club/Tuesday Night Owls with Ron Anderson; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. WEDNESDAY: 6am Wednesday Morning Breakfast with David Mitchell; 9am Bright and Breezy Mix with Kathy; 12pm Wednesday Lunchtime with Phil Tyson; 2pm The Music of Your Life with Ron Andersen; 4pm The Johnny Dallas Revival

Basic Business Fundamentals on Marketing Your Small Business Start-Up

Show with Johnny Dallas; 6pm Wednesday Night Rock N Roll with John Robustelli; 8pm Country Jukebox with Russell Hevey; 10pm Music of Your Life; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight.

THURSDAY: 6am Thursday Morning Breakfast with Craig Cracknell; 9am Magic Music Mix with Tom Payne; 12pm Thursday Lunch with David Mitchell; 2pm My Collection with Ken Tanner; 4pm Thursday Drive with John Evans; 7pm Chinese Language Programme; 8pm Thursday Night Jazz/Contrasts in Classic Jazz with Frank Chatterton, Bob Cotgrove or Ted Vinen; 10pm

The Greek Show with Benny Gavallos; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight. FRIDAY: 6am Rise and Shine with Ria Walter; 9am Songs and Stories with Brian Corr; 12pm Friday Lunch with Chris Burrows; 2pm My Favourite Music with Judi Forsyth; 4pm Friday Drive with Peter Johnston; 6pm The Good Times Rolling with Bob and Russell Hevey; 9pm Kick Back/Music of Your Life with Kenny White; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with Craig Cracknell. SATURDAY: 6am Mostly Old But Something New with Tim Kingston; 9am Polish Program with Bogdan

Pitera; 10am Croatian Program with Jelena Cupac; 11am Greek Program with Soritris Kaligieropoulos; 12pm Serbian Program with Aleksander Djeric or Milutin Ivkovic; 2pm World Music with Amanda Sims; 3pm Music of Your Life with John Evans; 6pm Saturday Night with Tony Geeves, alternating with Kick Back with Kenny White; 9pm Underside with Spook and Mike; 12am The Music of Your Life Overnight with John Evans. SUNDAY: 6am Sunday Breakfast with Chris Burrows; 9am German Program with Karina Ceron, Lilo Kuhn or Karl-Heinz Jakubec; 10am Spanish Program

with Sonia Parra, Jenny Forward, Florenica Hancock or Fausto Pinedo-Baquuero; 11am The Irish Show with Brian Corr; 12pm Italian Program with Vittorio Ferri or Liberatore Alloca; 1pm Nepalese Program with Oscar Bhandari, Madan B. Chhetri and Pramisa Dawadi; 2pm Movie Ticket Radio with Rob Ryan; 3pm Italian Program/Dover c’e’ musica Italiana with Carmen Comber, Dino Ottavi or Renato Langi; 4pm Celtic Connection with Kathy; 6pm Sunday Country with Bob Hevey; 8pm Sunday Night Country with Wayne Crossin; 10pm Just For You with Joy Jones.

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New group home for Berriedale SIX people who live with a disability now have a space to call their own, with the opening last month of a brand new three-unit group home at Berriedale.

The new home enables Aidan Chick and his housemates to live independently but still access the services of disability support provider Possability when needed.

“We’re so pleased for Aidan and his family, and for Aidan’s housemates,” Possability director of operations John Rowland said.

“They’ve found their own place, where they can be independent and have the lifestyle they want.”

The new home is the fourth completed by the Supported Affordable Accommodation Trust (SAA Trust), which builds affordable housing designed to suit the needs of vulnerable Tasmanians.

SAA Trust founder Bob Gordon, Liberal Senator Eric Abetz and Possability director of operations John Rowland officially open the new Berriedale accommodation

“Finding affordable rental properties is hard enough in Tasmania,” Aidan’s father Leon said.

“When you add the needs of a person living with a disability as well as requiring affordable rent on a disability pension, it is almost impossible.

“Aidan’s so keen to move in that he’s been keeping an eye on the building, to make sure things are being done right. He’s also taken his siblings to his new house, to show it to them with pride.”

Officially opening the

home in early October, Liberal Senator for Tasmania Eric Abetz said the new SAA Trust houses – partly funded by a $6M grant from the Liberal Government - were a great way to promote affordable, independent living arrangements for people with disabilities.

“It’s an exciting initiative that brings together investors, disability service providers as well as people with disabilities to achieve positive outcomes,” he said.

trained sales agents and property managers have decades of experience in the industry, having sold and managed tens of thousands of properties between them.

Property management expert Natalie Fehlberg joined Roberts straight out of school, and has now worked with the company for nearly 20 years. But that sort of long-term commitment isn’t unusual at Roberts.

“Some of the ladies in the office have been here more than 35 years,” Natalie said.

“I think that sort of dedication says a lot about Roberts - the staff love what we do and love the company we work for.

“Roberts is a great company not only to work for, but also to do business with. We value everyone who walks in our door whether they be a tenant, a vendor, an owner or an investor, we treat every-

one the same.

“We’re strongly customer-focused. We really try to understand our clients and support them in whatever their real estate transaction may be.”

Another advantage of working with Roberts Glenorchy is their unrivalled local knowledge.

“We’re all locals to the area and we love where we live,” Natalie said.

“We have agents who live in Glenorchy, Austins Ferry, New Norfolk, Brighton, and it does make a difference. If you really know and love the area, that’s what sells the area to prospective buyers. We care about what’s happening in the community, and we know the product we’re selling.”

If it’s time you discussed the Roberts Real Estate Advantage, visit 338 Main Rd Glenorchy, go to www. robertsrealestate.com.au, or phone 6272 8555.

Wildlife, community and cats come together in Edu.Cat program

EVERY year, thousands of cats and kittens are surrended to the Ten Lives Cat Centre in New Town.

These cats are often strays or neonatal kittens whose health outcomes are poor if left on the streets.

Ten Lives manager Noel Hunt said that life was immensely hard for these cats.

“Stray cats will often face disease or untreated injuries and are generally fighting for their survival,” he said.

“But it is also the environment which is affected by the presence of stray cats in our community.

“A cat left to roam will often predate on native wildlife to survive which can be devastating to our birdlife and small mammal populations.”

In 2017, Ten Lives created the free Edu.Cat program with the aim of fostering responsible cat ownership in the community.

The curriculum aligned kinder to year seven program has now been delivered to more than 40,000 students across the state.

Edu.Cat uses STEM principles (science, technology, engineering and maths) to engage students in activities that teach them about animal welfare.

The students also learn about cat desexing, microchipping and containment.

“For us, this is the start of real social change in how we look after our cats and wildlife,” Ten Lives community and education manager Rose Bray said.

As successful as Edu. Cat has been so far, the future of the program relies on the support of volunteers who help deliver it to schools.

Ten Lives is calling out for new volunteer facilitators to become a part of the program.

No teaching experience is required,

just a passion for animal welfare and inspiring young minds.

“Whether you are a student or a retiree, our Edu.Cat facilitors receive full training and have the opportunity to be a part of something amazing,”

Ms Bray said.

If you are interested in becoming a facilitator and can make an ongoing commitment, or want to bring the program to a classroom, phone Rose Bray 6278 2111 or email rose.bray@ tenlives.com.au.

Rose Bray from Ten Lives Cat Centre.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ROBERTS’ REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE TENS of thousands of Tasmanians have already experienced the Roberts Real Estate Advantage.

And whether you’re buying, selling, renting or investing, maybe it’s time you had a chat with the team at Roberts Real Estate Glenorchy.

Roberts Glenorchy’s team of experienced real estate professionals has been servicing Hobart, the northern suburbs, Southern Midlands and Derwent Valley from its landmark Main Rd location for more than 20 years.

The team achieve the very best results and consistently exceed the client’s expectations thanks to the Roberts Real Estate Advantage – based on experience, understanding, guidance and support, being solutions-based, and great communication.

Combined, the Glenorchy team of highly

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BUSHFIRE AWARENESS FEATURE

Do you know what to do when a bushfire threatens your area?

As the Tasmanian fire season approaches, it’s important to have a plan and know your options.

Community Bushfire Protection Planning is an innovative, national award-winning initiative which assists in identifying safety options during a bushfire threat.

The Tasmania Fire Service work closely with communities, local government, service providers, and other government agencies to create a Community Bushfire Protection Plan and implement risk management strategies.

Each Plan is tailored to

the individual community to best suit its needs.

Tasmania Fire Service’s bushfire risk mitigation manager Chris Collins said it was important for people to be prepared, regardless of whether they choose to stay at their property or leave it.

“Understanding risks and taking steps to mitigate them is important for all members of the community, but especially those living in bushfire prone areas,” he said.

“We want to make sure that people are informed, prepared and ready for

when a bushfire strikes.”

Community Bushfire Protection Plans provide advice on what to do: • Before the fire; • When fires are likely or nearby; and • After the fire.

There are currently 133 Community Bushfire Protection Plans in place across the state, with nine new plans being developed this year for release prior to the fire season in Wynyard, Turners Beach, Premaydena, Pioneer, Mawbanna, Beaconsfield, Arthurs Lake, Bruny Island and Oatlands.

Additionally, six

existing plans have been updated in Coles Bay, Snug, Conningham, Falmouth, Sisters Beach, Weymouth.

Please note that the existing Snug and Conningham plans have been amalgamated into the updated Snug plan, and that the existing Adventure Bay, Alonnah and North Bruny plans have been amalgamated into the new Bruny Island Plan.

To see your local area’s Community Bushfire protection Plan, visit the Tasmanian Fire Service website at http://www. fire.tas.gov.au/.

When bushfire threatens.

What will you do?

Local knowledge can save your life Download your Community Bushfire Protection Plan NOW. Or freecall for a free copy.

We urge you to: • Visit the website to download your Community Bushfire Protection Plan.

• Learn about local safety options, including locations of nearby safer places.

• Apply the advice - develop your Bushfire Plan (complete and/or download a Bushfire Plan from the website).

• Check the website regularly - additional Community Bushfire Protection Plans are being added.

Freecall: 1800 000 699 planning@fire.tas.gov.au www.fire.tas.gov.au Get to know your Community Bushfire Protection Plan.

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BUSHFIRE AWARENESS FEATURE

Water conservation vital ahead of bushfire season As the warmer months approach, TasWater is encouraging the mindful use of water, to help ensure it is available when it’s needed most.

Due to the predicted La Niña conditions, we have experienced above average rainfall throughout spring but that does not mean dry conditions won’t return.

Climate Change Strategy Lead Luc Richard said TasWater is working on adaptation plans based on climate modelling to ensure we can continue to provide essential services to Tasmanians as our

can bring, and that includes bushfires.”

Even though it has been wet, the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council is predicting normal fire potential for the coming months.

“Conserving water is important all-yearround, even when the state is experiencing wet weather,” he said.

“This is so we can help ensure we have sufficient supplies for everyone and, importantly, if needed in an emergency.

“Rainfall does help fill storages but about half

of our supplies rely on continuing good water flows.”

TasWater is playing its part in improving water surety by upgrading our storage capacity and

treatment plants.

Each year the organisation prepares for the fire season by assessing vegetation and other fire risks around its infrastructure.

These measures are put in place to help ensure treatment plants continue to operate during a fire emergency to the best of TasWater’s ability.

We all have a role in ensuring water is available when it is needed most. Sharing water and minimising water wastage is everyone’s business.

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Ten Lives Needs You!

Passionate about animals and inspiring young minds?

We need your help delivering our Edu.Cat program.

The Edu.Cat program is in schools teaching students about responsible cat ownership and caring for our wildlife.

Whether you are retired or a student, contact us!

No teaching experience required.

During a Total Fire Ban, think about the water we waste.

Water is a precious resource that can run out, even here in Tasmania.

That’s why on days of Total Fire Ban, we all need to stop and think.

If you’re connected to our water supply, you need to avoid all non-essential water use. That means: • Turning off all sprinklers, including automatic systems • Only use your hose if it’s for something essential, such as firefighting • Reschedule watering plants and gardens or washing vehicles to a day that isn’t a Total Fire Ban. If we use more water than we need, it may not be there when we need it most.

Phone: 6278 2111 Email: rose.bray@tenlives.com.au

Visit www.taswater.com.au for ways to waste less water.

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climate is changing, but we need everyone to play their part.

“Our rainfall patterns will differ each year, so it is important to be mindful of our water use, not just for now but for the future,” Mr Richard said.

“We know that we will experience changing weather patterns. This can mean more intense rainfall but also a greater vulnerability to dry conditions like droughts and heat waves.

“It is important that we are as prepared as possible for what extreme weather events

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Community Calendar With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease, community groups and organisations have begun reopening and recommencing events and classes.

If you would like to inform the community of any events you have coming up in the Community Calendar, contact editorial@glenorchygazette.com.au.

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ATHLETICS FOR MASTERS Track and field athletics at the Domain Athletic Centre for the over 30s from October to March. For more information, visit www. tasmastersathletics.org.au, phone 0402 314 079, or email tasmasterssec@gmail.com.

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BEREAVED PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP Our free group is run by a bereaved mother and is open to people who have lost a child at any age, for any cause and regardless of whether the loss was recent or not. Grandparents and adult siblings are eligible too. The evening meetings are in the McDougall building in Ellerslie Road, Battery point on the second Tuesday of every second month at 7:30pm. Social gatherings occur in the months in between on a Sunday afternoon. Freecall 1300 064 068 for dates and details.

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CLAREMONT COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Claremont Community Library reopened its doors in July 2020 after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Claremont Community Library is located at the Claremont Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Road and Bilton Street, Claremont, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 1pm. For more information, phone 0422 939 024.

CLAREMONT GARDEN CLUB Meets third Monday of each month at the Lady Clark Recreation Hall at Waldron Street, Claremont (first turn on the left off Box Hill Road). Meetings begin at 7pm with trade table of plants, guest speakers and supper. Organised monthly activities, new members welcome. Phone 0417 387 781.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF CLAREMONT INC This social club welcomes active retirees seeking friendship, fellowship and fun. It meets on the first Monday of each month at Claremont RSL from 10am until approximately noon. The session comprises a short business meeting, followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Activities are at the suggestion of members. A lunch outing is organised on the second Sunday of each month. Annual subscription is now $20, meeting day $3.

Contact secretary on 6118 2376.

CRAFT AND CUPPA Come and join us for a craft session commencing Friday 12 January 2021 at 10am to 12 noon and each fortnight following, at Montrose Presbyterian Church Hall, 2 Islington Road, Montrose. Bring some craft to work on or just come and chat. There is no cost and there is plenty of parking. For more information, phone Marj on 0447 698 307 or Dorothy on 6273 9553.

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DANCING Female salsa dance partner wanted for salsa dance lessons and practice sessions before class. Female ballroom dance partner wanted for Friday social events. Drummer looking to jam with a band. Phone Serge on 0412 699 748.

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GENTLE SQUASH FOR SENIORS An aerobic fitness program designed for over 55s to improve hand-eye coordination, reflect, health and wellbeing in a friendly environment. Equipment provided. First session free, $6 a session. Afternoon tea provided. Every Friday from 1:30 to 3pm at Eastside Squash, 69 Cambridge Road, Bellerive. For more information, phone John on 6244 6539.

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GLENORCHY COMMUNITY AWARDS Nominations opened on 17 September for the 2022 Glenorchy Community Awards.

The awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding people in the community.

For more information, phone 6216 6800 or visit www.gcc.tas.gov.au/discoverglenorchy/events/awards-and-ceremonies GLENORCHY PROBUS CLUB COMBINED Meets at the Glenorchy Football Club on the first Tuesday of the month. Meeting starts at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Lunch follows at a local venue. Other outings/functions are monthly. We welcome all enquiries at 0419 326 707.

GLENORCHY RODMAN BOWLS CLUB Barefoot bowls every Wednesday night from 5pm starting from 21 October. $5 a head which includes a sausage sizzle and cheap drinks. Bring your mates or come solo. Teams of four can be made up on the night. It’s a great night out where you get make new friends and whoop it up a bit.

Many great players over the years started out simply by coming along and playing this great game of ours. For more information, phone the club on 6273 2293.

GLENORCHY STAMP CLUB Meets first Tuesday of each month (excluding January) at 6:30pm at the Glenorchy Library meeting rooms, 4 Terry Street. Established in 1965, this club gives an opportunity to discuss, swap, buy and sell stamps. For more information, phone Frank Catania on 0488 439 498.

GOLDEN YEARS CLUB The Golden Years Club is located at 314 Main Road Glenorchy and offers a number of activities. Monday: Bingo from 12:30pm to 3pm. Tuesday: Exercises from 10am to 12pm, lunch from 12pm to 1pm, and bowls from 1pm to 3pm. Wednesday: Shoot and shuffle from 10am to 12pm. Friday: 500 cards from 10am to 12pm, and crib from 1pm to 3pm.

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HAZELL BROS GLENORCHY FUN RUN The Hazell Bros Glenorchy Fun Run will be held on Sunday 14 November 2021, starting at MyState Stadium. It includes the Pace Financial Service 10K, The Running Edge 5K, and the Steeline Tasmania 2K. For more information and to enter the event, visit www.nsac.org.au.

HOBART MINIATURE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (HMSLS) Located at Flagstaff Gully, the HMSLS operates a miniature railway. They cater for people with a passion for railways or an interest in any aspect of model engineering.

You don’t need to be an accomplished engineer. New members are always welcome.

For more information, visit www.hmsls.com HOBART VINTAGE MACHINERY SOCIETY Are you interested in collecting and working on vintage machinery and memorabilia? The Hobart Vintage Machinery Society meets every Wednesday between 9am and 2pm at the red building behind the Main Grandstand of the Hobart Showgrounds. For more information, contact Phil on 0400 428 326.

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LINE DANCING Join Boots and All Line Dancing (a Bucaan Community House program) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Tolosa Hall (148 Tolosa Street, Glenorchy). Tuesdays and

Thursdays, Basic Beginners 10-11am ($3).

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginners Plus 11-11:30 ($2). Saturday Basic Beginners class from 1:30-2:30pm ($3). New dancers welcome, emphasis on having. For more information, phone Sue on 0417 503 429.

LIONS CLUB OF GLENORCHY The Glenorchy Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 637 Main Road, Berridale at 6.45pm. New members and visitors welcome. For more information, phone Jenny on 0417 311 779.

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MELI MELO CHRISTMAS CONCERT Meli Melo – “a little bit of this a little bit of that” – will present their 2021 Christmas concert at 2pm on Saturday 4 December at St John’s Church, Bowden Street, Glenorchy.

Come and enjoy folk and classical music, instrumentalists, choirs and soloists. Entry by donation ($5 minimum). Cuppa to follow. All proceeds go to support students at the Don Bosco Technical School, Biratnager, Nepal.

For more information, phone Jo on 0419 510 014.

MOCO DRAGON BOAT CLUB MoCo (Montrose Community) Club is located at Montrose Bay. Free come and try sessions are available with qualified coaches and all equipment is supplied. Come and learn a new sport and get fit at the same time.

Everyone over 12 years of age is welcome.

For more information, phone Mark Dwyer on 0418 138 805.

MOONAH LADIES PROBUS CLUB Meets first Monday of the month at Rodman Bowls Club rooms, Glenorchy.

Meeting starts 10am followed by morning tea and guest speaker. Finishes 12noon.

Monthly bus trips and dining out days.

Annual subscription $30. Meetings $5. Ph. 6247 7572.

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NEW TOWN CROQUET CLUB Come and try croquet at 3 St John’s Avenue, New Town. Entrance from Creek Road, behind the basketball courts. Please contact New Town Croquet Club secretary Lizzie Bassett on 0409 799 462 for more information. All very welcome. Flat shoes needed, equipment provided.

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PETANQUE CLUB CLAREMONT Held at the Cadbury Recreation Grounds every Wednesday at 12:30pm. Come along and give it a try. For more information, phone 0418 582 308.

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TAI CHI Tai Chi classes have resumed each Monday night (except public holidays) at the Golden Years Club, 314 Main Road Glenorchy.

6:00pm until 7:30pm, $7 concession, $10 employed. For enquiries, phone Bill Pearson on 0409 972 668.

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Community News

App or map – How to Not Get Lost in the Bush Jo Cordell-Cooper

HOW do you know where to go in the bush?

Are you using maps, or apps or books or blogs?

I’ve always preferred using paper maps when I’m out hiking.

I grew up using little more than ‘orienting the map’, meaning you line up your map with the terrain and obvious landmarks.

This doesn’t work at all at night or when the fog rolls in.

Also, when you’re in unfamiliar territory with a plethora of tracks, you can think you are on one particular track and instead find you are on a different track close by.

I’ve been interested in testing various apps that are essentially a digital form of a map with

pinpoint accuracy as to where you are.

There are advantages and disadvantages of using maps as well as apps.

Assuming you know how to ‘orient your map’, there is a great social connection that comes with chatting with hiking buddies over where you are, how far there is to go or how steep it is going to be.

The disadvantage is that the map might be old and the track has shifted, or the weather might roll in and obscure your landmarks.

Those experienced in using a compass have an additional set of skills to navigate to the desired destination.

Most of us don’t have this level of skill.

Paper maps are best in fair weather or on clearly marked paths.

In comparison, apps

precisely pinpoint your location, but if you are in new terrain or on a mountain bike trail, the trail might not be uploaded into the app.

However, you will know where you are, and you will not need to move far to establish whether you are moving in the right direction.

The disadvantage is obvious – mobile phones can go flat, so if you are using apps be sure to carry an additional battery for your device and turn it off when your direction is clear to save energy.

Three apps I regularly use are MapMy Run, Gaia GPS, and Trailforks.

Whenever heading out, it’s a good idea to do a little research on the trail.

Blogs and books are often excellent sources of information, but it’s

important to check the date of publication to avoid getting outdated information.

There are plenty of Facebook groups such as Bushwalking Tasmania Social Group that have enthusiastic recreational hikers willing to share their expertise and opinions on every track imaginable in Tasmania.

Just be sure to mention what level of fitness and experience you have when taking advice, as not all hikers have the same opinion on what is hard and what is easy. *Jo Cordell-Cooper owns and operates award-winning Jo CC Holistic PT. To download free hiking fitness resources, go to www.jocc.com.au/ hiking or make contact jo@jocc.com.au.

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The time is now for women aged over 65 WHEN founder and head of health education Peta Titter

WHEN board chairman David Bailey speaks at the launch of the Over 65 Project.

WOMEN aged 65 and over can help put a brake on aging, thanks to a new, free program aimed at providing practical help to this at-risk group.

The Women’s Health and Education Network (WHEN) launched its new Over 65s Project last month, in conjunction with Seniors Week (11 – 17 October).

A not-for-profit organisation founded in Hobart in 2017, WHEN’s mission is to help women of all ages improve their health so they can have

the best possible quality of life.

WHEN provides easy-to-access, evidencebased information about women’s health, at all stages of life – including youth, pregnancy, postnatal, pre-menopause and menopause, and over 65.

Based on feedback from focus groups of women aged over 65 all around Tasmania, WHEN’s Over 65s Project aims to help women thrive as they age, giving them the

power and confidence to make informed decisions about how they move and use their bodies.

The chances of a woman aged 65 or over being rushed to hospital after a fall are higher than those of any other gender or age group.

Additionally, one in three women suffer from incontinence.

But WHEN founder Peta Titter said women can help reduce their risk.

“Hormonal and other physiological changes

as we age are inevitable – every woman knows that,” she said.

“But many women don’t know they can manage these changes and can lessen the downsides of aging such as the risk of incontinence and falling.

“The key is information, and that’s where WHEN can help.’’

For more details about the Women’s Health and Education Network and its Over 65 Project, go to www.when.org.au

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Community News

MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE Participating community pharmacies are offering the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

The Moderna vaccine is available to all Tasmanians aged 12 years and over — including people aged over 60.

The vaccine is free and requires two doses, spaced four weeks apart.

Getting your vaccination provides you with the best defence against COVID-19.

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Monitoring signs of hearing difficulty NOISE-INDUCED hearing loss can happen so slowly you might not even notice it.

Here are some of the signs to look, or rather, hear out for: • Struggling to hear family or friends around the table • Ending phone calls early or handing the phone to someone else when it was hard to hear • Mishearing words or needing to ask for repeats • Others complaining about the volume of the TV/phone/radio • Needing to concentrate more with unfamiliar voices • Noticing family/ friends becoming frustrated when repeating themselves • Avoiding noisy places because it is difficult to have a conversation • Struggling to follow conversations in films and TV shows • Feeling tired after talking with others

or in a group • Increased difficulties following someone who isn’t looking at you • Noticing that sounds are less clear than you’d like Everybody occasionally misses something said in conversation.

And almost everyone, even those with no hearing loss, struggle to understand every bit of a conversation when there’s a lot of background noise.

However, this difficulty is greater for people with hearing loss.

The challenge comes with trying to focus on the person talking while attempting to ignore the noises around them.

The following strategies will help you communicate better with background noise and hear your friends and family more easily: Make sure you can clearly see the person speaking.

Sun and bright lights

behind someone casts shadows over their face, making it harder to see their lip patterns.

Reduce background noise.

If there is competing sound, look for ways to turn this down, turn it off, or move away from it.

Put your back to the noise.

Our ears are designed to favour sounds arriving from in front of us and pay less attention to sounds from behind.

Try to position yourself to be in front of the person you’re speaking to as this will help you to follow the conversation better.

Check for understanding.

When someone shares key information, repeat it back to them.

This way you can confirm with the other if you’ve missed or misheard anything.

If you’re having difficulty understanding someone, ask if they could repeat themselves

using different words and perhaps more slowly.

Encourage friends and family to gain your attention before speaking to you Before someone talks to you, get them into the habit of saying your name first, then let them know to wait until you’re directly facing them, and ask them to speak clearly.

A little helpful direction with others can mean a big difference in hearing what’s being said.

Take ‘listening breaks’ If you feel overwhelmed and tired after continuous listening, especially in noise, take a break from listening and then join back in the conversation.

For more information, phone Hearing Australia on 131 797 or visit www.hearing.com.au.

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Graduating from dog school The Dog Grumbler I BELIEVE that much of what a dog needs to learn to be happy and successful in life is best taught by other dogs.

We leave pups in the litter until eight weeks of age or so, because they need to learn basics from mum and siblings.

They need to pick up knowledge about themselves, the world and their place in it.

As I have pointed out before, three out of four dogs never live in a human home.

These dogs learn everything they know from other dogs and personal experience and have done so since they were wolves.

They were equipped for this long before we started moulding them to our needs.

Nature set this up and we can learn much from the way dogs learn from each other.

They use sound, scent and body language and touch.

Sound works much for dogs as it does instinctively for humans – they hear over twice our range of frequencies, but rising and falling pitch indicate the same things.

We use baby talk with infants and dogs because it works – it doesn’t convey anything too specific, but a baby, like a dog, understands rising and falling pitch better than words.

We know dogs have noses much better than our own.

Most animals do — but dogs have specialised in the smell of humans.

For the last forty years, I have worked on the assumption that dogs can smell human hormones.

Dogs are body language geeks.

They recognise us more by the way we move than by the way we look.

Then there’s touch.

Dogs don’t have much range here – in terms of communication

they can lick, hold, nip or bite.

Your dog won’t lick people it doesn’t know or like.

A mother dog does not teach a pup how to behave by waiting until it does something good and then licking it.

She waits until it does something wrong and expresses disapproval the only way she can — she growls, snaps and smells angry.

She picks up her pup by the scruff of the neck and takes it where it should go.

She works on her pup’s natural control point, the neck.

This is where a dog perceives tactile communication from others.

Pick it up this way and it knows who is boss.

Knead it here to release oxytocin in both parties and it will love you right back.

Dogs play this way.

Pups learn this way.

They play fight.

They hold each other on the ground.

People see this and panic – they separate dogs that are playing and learning.

If a larger or older dog is holding a pup down every time it rises and the pup is not squealing in distress, it’s just a game and the repetition is integral to the pup’s mental development.

This is why I avoid halters and harnesses — I want to teach a dog, not control it; not train it to pull a sled.

To stop a dog fighting, don’t pull it away from its adversary, lift it by the collar — and some loose neck skin if you can get a handful — lift its front paws off the ground and then move it away.

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This is why chokers work, not because they strangle or cause discomfort, but because they mimic a mum’s grip.

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It wants you to respect and use the language it came with.

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Carols event on the Green Christmas Cheer’.

There might even be an extra special jolly performer too.

The event will run from 6pm to 8:30pm on Friday 10 December.

Guests will need to check in on arrival and wear a face mask, with there being a capacity limit of 5000 people.

Parking is available on Cadbury Oval, with there being a free shuttle bus to transport people to the Green.

For more information, visit the Glenorchy Carols Facebook page or phone Glenorchy Council on 6216 6800.

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supporting those doing it tough this Christmas.

Events sponsors The Y will contribute to a craft area for kids’ activities, and will work alongside the Claremont Men’s Shed who are creating wooden Christmas ornaments for kids to paint and decorate and take home with them.

Long time supporter, John Radcliffe from Two-Way Taxi Trucks is also supporting the event, and Claremont Rotary and the Glenorchy Lions Club will provide food stalls on the night.

The event seeks to support and showcase local community talent, including the Not So Silent combined school choir who will sing their original song ‘Glenorchy

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THE Glenochy Carols singalong event is returning this December at a new location on Claremont Village Green.

The free, family friendly event will be held on 10 December and will celebrate everyone’s festive favourites in a COVID safe environment.

Glenorchy Council are excited to partner with some great people and community organisations for this really special community event.

ABC Radio Hobart will co-host the event alongside local superstar artist Naarah Barnes.

There will be fundraising opportunities at the event to contribute vital funds to the ABC Giving Tree appeal,

On Christmas

Josh Willie, Labor Member for Elwick What does Christmas mean to you?

Since becoming a father, Christmas has become magical all over again! We get very excited about Christmas in our household and we enjoy plenty of family time.

It also means lots of cooking as we usually host Christmas lunch for our extended family at our home in Moonah.

What’s on the menu at your place for Christmas dinner?

Prawn cocktails, ham, turkey, Christmas pudding, pavlova, all the usual Christmas favourites.

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What would you like someone to get you for Christmas this year?

I don’t want anything but it would be great to see some of my family who have been stuck in Melbourne this year.

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What’s the worst Christmas present someone has ever given you?

No such thing as a bad present, people usually put some thought into it and that’s what matters. If it isn’t something you will use, you can always give it to someone in need!

When do you do your Christmas shopping?

My wife, Holly, is a fantastic Christmas shopper and she usually keeps us very organised! The presents I buy are usually last-minute but I always have a couple of options up my sleeve.

What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever given someone?

Holly and I spent Christmas in Paris for our honeymoon, that was a lifelong dream and an amazing present!

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Christmas movie?

Is ‘Home Alone’ a Christmas movie? I watched that over and over as a kid.

How do you feel about Christmas carols?

My wife and kids love them and they have given me a new perspective. Prior to that some may have called me a Christmas grinch!

After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down?

We visit the Lenah Valley Fire Brigade in Kalang Ave to get our Christmas tree each year. It stays up until the New Year

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Mouth is a window to your health

On Christmas

Bec Thomas, Glenorchy Mayor What does Christmas mean to you?

Christmas means time for our community to connect in song with our Carols, to be held at the Claremont Village Green for the first time this year!

It means ten days of Christmas outfits (a recent tradition for me – you should see my fav new dress for this year)!

It means time with family, time to exhale and reflect on the year that was and to be grateful for who and what we have in our lives.

What’s on the menu at your place for Christmas dinner?

Prawns, ham, turkey and new potatoes with mint and LOTS of butter, cooked by my husband Ross!

What would you like someone to get you for Christmas this year?

MONA Ferry posh pit tickets and degustation dinner with matching wines at Faro.

What’s the worst Christmas present someone has ever given you?

I can’t think of a ‘bad’ present I’ve received, but those who know me well know not to give me a combined birthday/Christmas present (my birthday is on Christmas Eve)!

When do you do your Christmas shopping?

Usually last-minute.

What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever given someone?

My brother and I surprised mum and dad with a family holiday to the Gold Coast some years ago now, that was pretty special.

Are you any good at wrapping presents?

As a recovering perfectionist, I’m trying not to be so good at it these days – mustn’t let perfection get in the way of getting it done!

‘Home Alone’.

How do you feel about Christmas carols?

I LOVE Christmas Carols!

Especially Bob Dylan’s Must be Santa, Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You, Michael Buble’s ‘Feliz Navidad’ and Paul Kelly’s ‘How to Make Gravy’.

After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down?

About a week. And I typically put it up in late November – December goes way too fast and is too busy to have enough time at home to enjoy it!

ISLAND Dental is a locally owned and independently operated family dental practice in the heart of Hobart.

The modern practice is conveniently located at 195 Elizabeth Street with ample on-street metred parking.

The team is led by principal dentist Dr Girish Sasidharan and director Jasmine Raju – both with a keen interest in patient centred care and motivated to improve the dental health of Tasmanians through a community focused approach.

This is evident from their association with various notfor-profit organisations like Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, Royal Flying Doctors Services, Australian Dental Health Foundation and Oral Health Services.

Island Dental provides dental care services to these organisations in different parts of the state.

In addition to their fixed clinic in Hobart, they also operate Island Dental Mobile to provide dental treatments to aged care homes and the disability sector.

This is the only private dental business that brings dental care to residential facilities in Tasmania.

Associate dentists Dr Sophie Lomas and Dr Jessica Jerome provide experience, dynamics and expertise to the

team.

Since opening its doors to the Tasmanian community in 2019, Island Dental has grown from one dentist to three and offers extended operating hours, including some Saturdays.

Its second practice, Island Dental Sorell, is nearly close to completion and will be starting to see patients in the new year.

The team at Island Dental is very passionate about creating a warm, friendly and relaxing environment for patients and take a non-judgemental approach to their treatment needs.

This unique ‘Island Dental experience’ is the reason the team have been able to put smiles on the face of a large number of patients from various backgrounds.

Dr Girish said he had a clear vision about making dentistry more accessible to everyone in the community.

“Mouth is not an island,” he said.

“Dental health is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing of a person.

“Poor oral health is significantly associated with systemic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and respiratory diseases.

“The importance of keeping the mouth and body healthy is more important now than ever during this pandemic.”

Dr Girish highlighted the importance of a good oral hygiene routine, regular dental visits, and a healthy diet and lifestyle for protecting dental health and maintaining general health, especially with the lifestyle changes happening globally.

Reducing oral microorganisms would also benefit the immune system.

If you have a private health insurance with dental extras – use your dental benefits before they expire at the end of the year to avoid serious dental concerns further down the track.

Having a dental examination, professional teeth cleaning, and routine radiographs can reveal concerns such as dental decay (cavities), gum concerns such as gingivitis and even oral cancer.

In addition to general dental treatments, Island Dental also offers oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnoea.

They can organise sleep study and make small and comfortable oral appliances for these sleep disorders.

As a recognition for his significant contributions to the profession and community, Dr Girish was nominated for Fellowship in the International College of Dentists and Fellowship of Academy of Dentistry International.

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Blueberry’s Dance Party A BRAND new, all-Tasmanian children’s production – Blueberry’s Dance Party – is set to arrive in Glenorchy in November.

Blueberry Bear and his friends Ranger Mac and Bumblebee Bear will provide a fun adventure that is a mix of dance styles and traditional action songs, and is suitable for ages from one to seven

years.

Children will have the chance to meet some dancing penguins and a ballerina, as well as learn some cool hiphop dance moves.

This high-energy family show is aimed at bringing a little bit of sparkle to greater Hobart and to get everyone dancing and enjoying the music.

Blueberry and his friends will be at the Glenorchy Football Club on Sunday 28 November and at the Kingborough Community Hub on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 November.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. blueberrysdanceparty.com.au.

On Christmas

Kristie Johnston, Independent Member for Clark What does Christmas mean to you?

Christmas is an extra-special time for me! As a December baby I really love that time of the year! It’s all about getting the people I love together and celebrating the year’s achievements, acknowledging special people in our lives, and remembering those who are no longer with us.

What’s on the menu at your place for Christmas dinner?

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What would you like someone to get you for Christmas this year?

I absolutely love gardening so anything for my garden would be amazing.

What’s the worst Christmas present someone has ever given you?

The most “unusual” Christmas present I have ever received was a plastic whistling

Santa door hanging. It was certainly different!

When do you do your Christmas shopping?

I promise myself every year that I will be more organised the following year but it always ends up being mid-December.

What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever given someone?

We gave my mum a special necklace that had a tree pendant with all our names engraved on it. Sadly we knew that it would be our beautiful mum’s last Christmas with us and we wanted her to have something she could wear and know that no matter what, she would always be a special part of our lives.

Are you any good at wrapping presents?

I love to wrap presents and I’m pretty good at wrapping most shapes, but anything cylindrical stumps me!

What is your favourite

Christmas movie?

‘Love Actually’ of course!

But I did see ‘Last Christmas’ with Emilia Clarke and loved that too.

How do you feel about Christmas carols?

Can’t get enough of them!

They start appearing on my playlist in July. I would play them all year ‘round but some people frown upon that!

After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down?

I like to put my tree up early November and don’t take it down until at least New Year’s Day!

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Nothing fishy about this salmon

AS you ponder what to feed your family over the festive season, consider nutritious, safe, sustainable Huon salmon.

Today, we are taking the opportunity to highlight the environmental, economic and community “good” that every Tassie salmon farmer offers.

This homegrown Tassie industry directly pumps $500+ million each year into Tassie suppliers and contractors and directly employs over 2,000 people and indirectly supports another 10,000. It has pioneered a best practice approach to every aspect of farming and one that includes voluntary certifications above and beyond regulations to make sure companies are on track and continually improve.

Huon Aquaculture, together with our colleagues at Petuna and Tassal, continues to play a vital part in feeding the growing world population; sustainably, efficiently and affordably.

While most of the readers of these publications live in cities and suburbs, the

majority of our highly skilled workers live in regional towns, keeping them alive and thriving; an outcome that should never be underestimated, particularly as we battle the long-term effects of the COVID pandemic.

If you live in Tassie, I bet you know a Tassie salmon farmer! Many work on and in the waters around Tasmania every day. Many more enjoy the waters in their leisure time, diving, fishing, surfing and sailing. They care about and understand the marine environment better than most – it is their backyard.

These farmers get out of bed before the sun has risen and go to work in all sort of weather conditions; thousands of people, just like you, who are working hard to buy their next car, or that (elusive) block of land, saving money before embarking on parenthood, navigating the joys of raising teenagers, caring for other family members. They are doing this while also volunteering for the local fire brigade, the

Lions Club or supporting the regional cricket team.

These highly qualified, talented Tasmanians are passionate about this State and their communities; which is why they chose to develop their careers here, raise and educate their families and participate in community activities in rural and regional

towns across the State.

In return, they ask for nothing more than you would expect from your neighbour, the local shop owner, the town’s elected official or your daughter’s footy coach; to go about their job without being on the receiving end of aggression and abuse.

Without being fearful of

wearing their uniform at the local supermarket or when collecting their children from school; without being nervous that someone is going to yell abuse at them across the road.

Ultimately the biggest thing our industry offers, much more that an economic contribution (which it does in spades), is that it offers our

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Why hearing matters HEARING Matters has opened its first permanent clinic in Tasmania at eight Bayfield Street, Rosny Park, providing client focused services to the people of Hobart.

Hearing Matters is an independent operated audiology practice with a client first mentality.

With 20 locations across both rural and metro South Australia, the Tasmanian clinic provides clients with choice and reassurance, including the choice of any make and model of device from around the world.

“We pride ourselves on independence at Hearing Matters, meaning we are not aligned with or owned by hearing aid manufacturers,” senior audiologist Jan Machotka said.

“We are not going to simply endorse our own one product to you, but discuss all of the possible rehabilitation options and give you the final decision based on your own needs and preferences.”

Hearing Matters also allows the customer to make their final decision after a no obligation one month

‘real world’ trial in their own living environments.

They believe this is the only way to make sure that people are getting the absolute best results possible and continue to adjust or trial different devices until complete success and satisfaction is achieved.

“We do not pay commissions, ensuring ethical practice, affordable pricing and no bias,” Mr Machotka said.

Hearing Matters believes in providing the best ongoing support, ensuring their clinicians provide the

best care through knowledge and skillsets.

Ruby Hayes is a student audiometrist at the Hobart clinic who has a good understanding of the local community and is committed to providing service that is tailored to the individual.

She said there were many benefits of having hearing aids in conjunction with the service Hearing Matters provided.

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Ms Hayes said the staff at Hearing Matters were kind and understanding when dealing with clients.

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A guide For better hearing this Christmas It might surprise people to hear that audiologists often get the most enquiries for hearing tests right after the festive season.

“For a lot of our older clients, Christmas get togethers is when they really notice their hearing decline,” Ability Hearing and Balance audiologist Nick Modrovich said.

“When you think about the listening situation at Christmas lunch, there may actually be a lot of background noise around which can make it hard to hear.

“You may have grandchildren excitedly running around the house, there are extended family members whose voices you may not be familiar with.

“There is usually a lot of background noise as well from music or televisions

being left on to add to the atmosphere.

“All in all, many people really notice they struggle and miss out on those important catch-up conversations with loved ones and finally decide to call us in the new year.

“We like to encourage older Tasmanians to have their hearing checked well before the festive season if they suspect hearing difficulties so they can enjoy socialising with loved ones this year.”

If you know a family member who struggles to hear, Mr Modrovich has some tips on how you can make it a more enjoyable time for them: • Make sure you get their attention before speaking.

• If they have a better hearing ear, sit on their better side at the dinner table.

• Go to a quieter spot of the house if the conversation is important.

• Switch off music or television to make it easier for them to hear.

• Check they are engaged with any group conversations and help fill in the gaps.

• Encourage them to have their hearing and hearing aids checked well before Christmas.

• Most of all, a bit of patience and kindness goes a long way.

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What does Christmas mean to you?

A special day to have some time with my husband, given we are both busy all year ‘round.

What’s on the menu at your place for Christmas dinner?

I love cooking and so if it’s just us, I do a seafood starter (prawns, crayfish) and then a main of roast meat. I’d previously cook traditional turkey when my mother would come for Christmas lunch but since she passed away a few years ago, I now do a less traditional lamb – or just seafood.

What would you like someone to get you for Christmas this year?

I’m really not that fussy.

Although I love jewellery from my husband, I just love having the day with him. I know that sounds a bit corny but it’s true!

What’s the worst Christmas present someone has

ever given you?

At the risk of identifying it, let’s just say something that was really not my taste so I re-donated it to charity!

When do you do your Christmas shopping?

I used to be incredibly organised for Christmas but now I just collect gifts whenever I can when I am ‘out and about’ in the community at events.

What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever given someone?

It’s hard to tell but you can usually gauge a reaction and I love it when a gift puts a smile on someone’s face.

Tickets to the theatre or a concert can usually do that for friends who equally love the arts.

Are you any good at wrapping presents?

Again, I used to take my time but these days it’s a rather hurried effort!

Although I do pride myself in colour-coding cards and

wrappers!

What is your favourite Christmas movie?

A bit of a cliche unfortunately, I watch ‘Love Actually’ every year and so does one of my best friends. It’s just a great feel-good movie about love and relationships.

How do you feel about Christmas carols?

I love them, although not before December! The ultimate experience is visiting school assemblies and hearing the kids sing them.

After Christmas, how long do you wait before you take your tree down?

New Year’s Day or the day after.

A FINANCIAL MOMENT

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Beginning of new financial year Hank Jongen General Manager Services Australia SERVICES Australia works hard to pay Australians the right amount according to their circumstances.

The beginning of the new financial year is an important time for families and students who get a payment from us.

This is when we do annual income reviews for Family Tax Benefit,

Child Care Subsidy, Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY. Most families who get Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy have their payments based on their estimated income for the current financial year.

Now that the 2020/21 financial year has ended, Services Australia has begun comparing your estimated income against your actual income for the year.

The process is called balancing.

There are three possible outcomes from balancing: • No change – you got the right amount.

• Top up – you’ve been underpaid for the financial year and we’ll pay you the right amount.

• Overpayment – you’ve received more than you’re entitled to and will have an overpayment that you’ll need to repay.

If you get an overpayment, you don’t have to pay it all back at once.

Most people pay it back over time and Services Australia will work with you to find a plan that suits your circumstances.

To start the balancing process, you need to either lodge your 2020/21 tax return or tell Services Australia if you don’t need to lodge

a return.

Once you’ve lodged your tax return, you don’t need to do anything else.

The ATO will give us your tax details and we’ll balance your payments.

In September each year, we also make sure we are paying people on Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY the right amount by checking their parents’ income.

If you have children under 22, who receive ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance, you may get a request from your child to provide your income details.

We send letters out to the person getting the payment, so it’s important that your child passes the letter on to you as soon as possible.

The letter outlines how to tell us about

your income.

Once you give us this information, Services Australia will use it to work out your child’s payment rate.

If you don’t give us the information, your child’s payment may stop.

If we didn’t send a letter, you don’t need to worry.

It means we already have the information we need.

Sport

Hobart Baseball League season pitches off THE Hobart Baseball League has officially kicked off for all teams, with league patron and Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

After the first Sunday

round of the competition was washed out, division one teams got their first taste of action in round two, with reigning premiers Banjos Orioles taking on new team the Pirates.

The Orioles came

out swinging with the bat, highlighted by Rob Newham hitting the league’s first home run of the season, and they overwhelmed the Pirates 15-3.

Jason Don batted well for the Orioles,

recording five hits from five at bats, while pitchers Ryan Douglas and Jason Baurycza caused headaches for the opponents.

Matt Little and Adam McGregor from the Launceston Baseball

League made their debuts for the Pirates but fellow recruit Josh Baker was the team’s star player, recording two hits from three at bats.

The second division one game of the day saw the Eastern Athletics

take on the Visionary Carpentry Blue Jays.

The Athletics held an early 2-1 lead, but the Blue Jays scored three in the third innings to gain a break.

A crucial error in the fifth innings led to three unearned runs for the Jays, and while the Athletics scored two runs of their own in the innings, the margin was too great and the Jays won 7-4.

The highly anticipated clash between two of the division two title favourites, the Visionary Carpentry Grey Jays and White Sox A, rounded off the day.

A four-run first innings, coupled with sound pitching from Terry McCulloch and Pete Yu, saw the White Sox come out as comfortable 10-4 winners.

The second round for division two continued a couple of days later, with the Eastern Athletics defeating the Nipaluna Pirates 10-6.

Hamish Maitland had two hits for the Athletics, as did Ben Hodge for Nipaluna.

New division two team White Sox B lined up against the Pirates in back-to-back weeks.

After a close 12-9 victory to the White Sox the first time the two met, this time the Sox enjoyed a comfortable 15-2 win thanks to some great team batting and pitching from Nick O’Rourke.

Clinton Pearce, Shaun Gillmore, Bryce McMurtrie, Johnny Noonan and David Searle all had two hits for the White Sox.

Hobart Horticultural Society Inc. Iris, Rose, Spring Bloom and Floral Art Show 5 November 2021 from 1-5pm 6 November 2021 from 10am-4pm Hobart Town Hall (lift available) Cost: Free entry Gold coin donation gratefully accepted.

Come along and enjoying the pleasure of viewing irises, roses and different spring flowers in bloom. There will be a plant stall and also light refreshments available.

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Nick O’Rourke pitching for White Sox B against the Pirates. Photo credit: David Searle.

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Sport

Local bowls clubs get rolling for a new season BOWLS clubs in the northern suburbs have rolled into action for the 2021/22 Bowls Tasmania South pennants, with the first rounds of competition having recently been completed.

Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club was established in 1926 and has been a local institution, providing a significant community service, both as a sports club and as a social outlet in the Glenorchy community.

As well as recently holding its season open day, the club received a grant from the

Tasmanian Government which went towards concreting, seating and improvements to blinds.

“The improvements have been projects that we have wanted to undertake for some time now, and they especially benefit those who require wheelchair access,” Glenorchy Rodman Bowls Club president Phillip Richardson said.

“Prior to the concreting, the uneven surface was quite challenging.

“Together with the new blinds for the clubrooms and the new seating,

the changes have made an enormous impact to those visiting the club.”

The club offers social and competitive bowling programs, including barefoot bowls in the Summer months for the wider community, and also provides space for functions such as weddings and corporate events.

Claremont Bowls Club is also excited for the future, after the club gained 20 new players in the off-season.

Claremont will have six teams in divisions in Saturday Pennant, one in Wednesday Men’s

Pennant, and three in Thursday Women’s Thursday Pennant.

The club is hoping to back up a successful 2020-21 season when four teams made the grand final, including the Division One team winning the Bowls Tasmania South grand final and going on to win the Bowls Tasmania state final.

As a result of finishing as minor premiers in Division One in the Saturday Pennant, Claremont was promoted to Premier League for this season.

Claremont Bowls Club president Bill Miller with club patron Elise Archer.

Elise Archer puts down the first bowl to start the new season.

Local legend helps community get into golf Local golf legend Isabel Sutherland.

ABOUT 30 golfers enjoyed learning new skills from golf professional Debra Brinkley and Golf Tasmania’s Simon Weston at Claremont Golf Club throughout October.

The Get into Golf coaching sessions taught basic skills including how to hold a golf club, how to swing it and how to hit a ball.

Out of the initial 30 golfers, 22 continued with the five-week

program, which taught them how to successfully hit the ball, manage the distance, learn to drive and putt.

The final session involved participants taking part in an oncourse game of golf to use the skills they had gained in the previous sessions.

A social gathering was held in the clubhouse afterwards, where participants, board members and club members got to talk about their experiences.

At one of the sessions, participants were introduced to one of Claremont Golf

Club’s legends, Isabel Sutherland.

Ms Sutherland has enjoyed golf for more than 40 years and is at the very young age of 97.

“If there ever was an advertisement for regular exercise, Isabel is a testament to this,” Even Par Get into Golf coordinator Esther Shohet said.

“As well as regularly competing in the club’s competitions, Isabel enjoys other forms of exercise, including going to the gym and still drives herself there

weekly.

“Isabel was kind enough to visit our Get into Golf participants and they were all enthralled by her enthusiastic zest for life.”

More Get into Golf sessions will be held in 2022. For more information about the program go to www. golf.org.au Claremont Golf Club offers membership transition along with support from existing members to help new golfers navigate the course and the rules of golf.

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BILLY CART ACTION RACES INTO CLAREMONT Rotarians and Claremont Men’s Shed members Jack Parsons and Colin Richardson and billy cart derby co-ordinator Lorraine Dyson with 4-year-old driver Rylee Bagorski.

LITTLE (and not-so little) kids are revving up for a bit of oldfashioned fun this month, with the Rotary Club of Claremont set to hold its first ever Billy Cart Derby.

Competitive spirits are rising as families, businesses and other teams dust off their old billy carts or set about building brand-new ones ahead of the November 28 derby, designed as a

fun family event for all ages.

Racers are able to enter their cart in five different categories: parent/child under 5; 5-7 year-olds; 8-11 year-olds; 12-15 yearolds; and 16 years and older. Awards will also be presented for the best cart design in each category.

One cart will take to the track at a time, with its run timed and

compared to other entries in the category.

No pedalling, pushing, paddling or propulsion of any kind is allowed.

Billy Cart Derby co-ordinator Lorraine Dyson and husband Rex came up with the idea for the event, inspired by the Red Bull Soapbox Race and the Dampier Billy Cart Derby in Western Australia.

“We thought we could

do a similar thing with the Rotary Club, just on a smaller scale,” she said.

“We wanted to get parents and children interacting and working together, and to get the rest of the community involved.

“Businesses, emergency services and politicians have been supporting us, so it’s great.

“It seems people

really want this.”

The local community has really got behind the Billy Cart Derby, and organisers hope it will become an annual event.

The Claremont Fire Brigade is building its own cart, and the local police have already got one.

Members of the Claremont Men’s Shed are also pitching in to help, building a billy cart

they plan to donate to a young racer without their own vehicle.

“It has brought out the inner child in a lot of people,” Rotary Club president Paul Fernyhough said.

The Rotary Club of Claremont’s Billy Cart Derby will be held at Claremont College on Sunday 28 November.

Entries will be accepted right up until the day.

All the billy cart

design rules and specifications, entry forms and more information is available from the event’s Facebook page or by emailing secretary. claremont@rotary9830. org.au Any funds raised from the event will used to improve the playground equipment in Windermere Bay Park.

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